Destination Guide   Yangon, the capital city of Myanmar, is surrounded with cultural and landscape aesthetics, dotted with majestic golden pagodas, serene emerald lakes and colorful markets. Yangon has earned the name of the Garden City of the East with the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda dominating the city skyline. Plated with more than 30 tons of gold and towering 98m over the city, the tip of the pagoda is set with rubies, diamonds, sapphires and topaz. Old colonial buildings are frequent sites in the city with the City Hall as one of the grandest. Two lakes, Kandawgyi, close to the city centre and Inya, outside town, add to the pleasant atmosphere. Other places of interest include National Museum, Zoological Garden, Wildlife Park in Hlawga and the People's Park on Pyay Road. Shop at Scotts Market, where Myanmar hand-made arts and craft, bags and traditional garments are available at reasonable prices. General Information Currency Kyats Acceptable Credit Cards * Please be advised that credit card settlements are limited in Myanmar. USD cash is the preferred mode of payment at the hotel. Climate March to October - Warm; November to February - Cool Recommended Attire Casual and light clothing is advised. All footwear must be removed when entering religious buildings. Mini skirts, shorts and revealing clothes are prohibited when visiting temples and pagodas. Language Burmese is the common language, however English is widely used Travel VISA A travel VISA is required to enter Myanmar. E-VISA for tourists can now be applied at http://www.myanmarvisa.com/visaprocedure.htm